Hiring: Index Options Volatility Trader Company: IMC Trading Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:24:14 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Machine Learning, React About the job Experience: •2+ years of index options volatility trading experience •Demonstrated capacity to identify flow patterns and describe them analytically, with strong knowledge of repetitive market flows •Passionate about understanding volatility dynamics and willing to act quickly on your views to capture market opportunities •Entrepreneurial mindset with a healthy risk appetite; competitive by nature and a fast decision-maker •Analytical, reflective about past trades, and always seeking to improve Required Skills: •Maximize revenue by identifying and capitalizing on short-term mispricings in index options •Monitor and react to flow patterns, volatility shifts, and liquidity changes across index products •Partner cross-functionally with traders to manage the risk of a large book as a team •Work closely with our best-in-class research and quant teams to analyze results and improve your approach •Identify and analyze counterparty behavior and repetitive flow patterns to inform positioning and execution •Provide feedback to enhance pricing models, risk systems, and execution tools •Perform post-trade reviews to continuously improve execution and hedging •Take on significant responsibility and ownership early in your time here to help drive strategies forward and succeed Qualifications: •BS, MS, or PhD, preferably in business, economics, or a STEM field Compensation: •$250,000 - $250,000 / year •The Base Salary range for the role is included below. Base salary is only one component of total compensation; all full-time, permanent positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and benefits, including paid leave and insurance. Please visit Benefits - US | IMC Trading for more comprehensive information. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!